ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,550	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Lenovo
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	Legion Pro 5i Gen 10
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB (1TB+1TB) NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16.0" WQXGA OLED 500 nits 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.45 kg
Color
Black	Storm Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24C (8P + 16E)
Threads
32 Threads	24T
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.4GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	12 GB
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DLSS 3, Reflex Low Latency
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	2 x 1TB
RAID Support
No	Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	24-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Lenovo Vantage Gaming Mode
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Coldfront 4.0 with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 4 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	245W AC Adapter
Power Adapter
330W	245W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Black - English (US)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with Multi-touch Support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Nahimic Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	5.0MP with E-shutter
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis
Color Options
Black	Storm Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	358 x 267 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Coldfront 4.0 with Vapor Chamber
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Legion Arena
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	245W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included in box
Warranty Card
Yes	One Year Legion Ultimate Support
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	May 27, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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